Financial Systems Director

JOBZE; Doha; On-site; QAR 279,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

UCC Holding in Qatar is seeking a Financial Systems Director to steer ERP strategy, governance, and transformation across the group and affiliates. You will own SAP ERP and related finance applications, drive standardized processes, and ensure robust data governance to support consolidation and reporting across multiple entities.

The role requires deep EPC/construction project accounting experience, strong stakeholder management between Finance and IT, and a track record of successful

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, IT or related field.
• Master's degree (MBA, MIS, Finance, or Tech mgmt) preferred.
• SAP ERP Certification is mandatory.
• 10–12+ years of experience in Financial Systems or ERP leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Group Finance Systems roadmap across UCCH and PIH.
• Lead end-to-end ERP implementation, upgrades, and transformations.
• Manage SAP ERP and related finance applications for stability, security, and scalability.
• Support EPC/construction project accounting, WBS, contract revenue recognition, and reporting.
• Govern data quality, master data, controls, and audit readiness.

Skills

ERP Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Finance Data Governance

Project Accounting Expertise

MultI-entity / EPC experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/IT

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

S/4HANA

SAP Analytics Cloud

Power BI

Tableau

MS Excel (Advanced)

Job description

# Financial Systems DirectorUCC HoldingQatar - DohaPosted 29 October 2026LinkedInDirect employerEnterpriseTop-rated employerLocationQatar - DohaJob typeOn-siteExperience10-12 yearsSalaryQAR 25k–35k/mo (est.)Apply on LinkedIn## Job descriptionJob PurposeThe Financial Systems Director will lead the strategic direction, governance, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise finance systems across UCC Holding (UCCH) and affiliated entities, including Power International Holding (PIH) businesses. The role is responsible for establishing a scalable financial systems architecture that supports contracting, construction, supply & trading operations, group consolidation, management reporting, project accounting, and bookkeeping requirements across multiple entities.The position will serve as the key liaison between Finance, IT, and Business Units to ensure that ERP platforms, reporting tools, data governance frameworks, and finance technologies effectively support business growth, operational efficiency, and financial control.Key ResponsibilitiesERP Strategy & Governance- Define and execute the Group Finance Systems roadmap aligned with UCCH and PIH strategic objectives.- Establish governance, policies, and controls for financial systems and data management.- Drive the standardization of finance processes across all business segments and subsidiaries.- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend system enhancements to support business growth.ERP Implementation & Transformation- Lead end-to-end ERP implementation, upgrade, and transformation initiatives.- Manage ERP rollouts across multiple business entities, divisions, and geographic locations.- Ensure successful deployment of finance modules including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Project Accounting, Procurement, and Budgeting.- Oversee user acceptance testing (UAT), system validation, and change management activities.Finance Systems Management- Own and manage SAP ERP and related financial applications.- Ensure system stability, performance, security, and scalability.- Develop and maintain finance systems architecture supporting consolidation and financial reporting requirements.- Collaborate with IT teams to optimize system performance and functionality.Project Accounting & Business Support- Ensure ERP systems effectively support EPC and construction project accounting requirements.- Configure and enhance systems for project costing, WBS structures, contract revenue recognition, and project reporting.- Support supply chain, trading, procurement, and inventory finance functions through integrated system solutions.- Facilitate automation of financial and operational reporting processes.Data Governance & Internal Controls- Lead initiatives to improve financial data quality, integrity, and governance.- Establish master data management frameworks across group entities.- Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and financial governance standards.- Develop automated controls and validation mechanisms to minimize financial reporting risks.Reporting & Analytics- Drive implementation and enhancement of management reporting and business intelligence solutions.- Support finance leadership with real-time dashboards, KPI reporting, and financial analytics.- Ensure seamless integration between ERP platforms and BI tools such as Power BI and SAP Analytics Cloud.Stakeholder Management- Act as the primary liaison between Finance, IT, external consultants, and business leaders.- Lead cross-functional workshops to gather requirements and define system enhancements.- Present ERP strategy, transformation initiatives, and performance metrics to executive leadership.- Manage relationships with ERP vendors, implementation partners, and system integrators.QualificationsEducation- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.- SAP ERP Certification is mandatory.- Master's Degree (MBA, MIS, Finance, or Technology Management) is highly preferred.Professional Certifications (Preferred)- SAP S/4HANA Certification.- Project Management Professional (PMP).- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).- SAP Finance (FI/CO) Functional Certification.Experience- 10-12+ years of progressive experience managing Financial Systems, ERP Platforms, or Finance Technology functions.- Proven track record leading large-scale ERP implementations and transformation projects.- Experience supporting diversified holding companies or multi-business group structures.- Strong experience managing finance systems within large construction, EPC, infrastructure, or industrial organizations.- Demonstrated success delivering ERP rollouts across multiple legal entities and business divisions.- Experience managing external system integrators, consultants, and technology vendors.## SkillsSAP ERPSAP S/4HANASAP Analytics CloudPower BITableauProject Accounting SystemsMaster Data Management## What Jobze.ai noticed* UCC Holding wants a certified SAP leader with deep experience in EPC and construction project accounting.* Expect to oversee end-to-end S/4HANA implementations, multi-entity rollouts, and financial data governance.* Direct employer role requiring strong stakeholder management between finance and IT executives.This role was published by UCC Holding on LinkedIn. 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